Southern Flinders Dressage Club
Competitor/Participant Dressage

This is a competition where we offer Official EA classes to EA members (who can use their scores for qualifications) and also our usual club competition for SFDC members. 
 

Judges: Graeme Rodda & Wendy Schaeffer-Macdonald
Steward: Veronica Hamman

You can find all the available tests here:
https://www.equestrian.org.au/content/2023-dressage-tests

Prep 1 and 2
Prelim 1.1 and 1.3
Novice 2.1 and 2.3
Elementary 3.1 and 3.3
Medium 4.1 and 4.3
 

Conditions of entry and competitor notes:

• This event will be run under EA rules as they are applicable to this event and shall also include policies formulated by the organizing committee, which are available on the club’s website. We strongly recommend that all competitors obtain a copy of the relevant EA rules available on their website. EA gear rules apply to SFDC members.

• All riders, committee and visitors to sign in at canteen on arrival.

• Scratchings – please text Ali on 0487 518 832 as soon as you know you will not be attending.

• Bridle numbers must be worn by all horses on the grounds at all times for identification purposes. Horse who do not have EA numbers will be allocated a SFDC bridle number.

• All helmets must be tagged and safety standards checked before you ride. Ali Kirkman is our club's helmet tagger. If your helmet needs to be tagged, please let Ali know at time of entry or Ali can be located in the canteen the morning of competition.
   
• Riders will need to be gear checked directly AFTER the conclusion of each test.
   
• To keep the day flowing, keep an eye on the draw and times and make sure you are ready to ride when it is your turn. You may start circling the arena as the previous rider leaves the arena. You may present to the judge but there is no need to stop, as long as you’ve made eye contact with the judge and they acknowledge that they have seen you and your bridle number. They will sound their horn/ring a bell and you have 45 seconds to begin your test.

• Approved, tagged helmets and smooth soled riding boots must be worn. On club days, we encourage riders to wear club polos with light coloured jodphurs/breeches. Official EA riders must wear official dress (jackets and white breeches) on Competitior/Participant days. Plaiting is encouraged but not compulsory at all events. White, navy or sky blue saddle pads can be used. Boots and bandages are not allowed as per EA rules.

• Results will be posted in the canteen within half an hour of the conclusion of a class. Test sheets and ribbons can be collected from the canteen after results are posted.

• There is no such thing as a silly question, please ask someone if you need help or clarification with anything throughout the competition! 😊 And don’t forget to have fun!

Camping, yards and canteen facilities available. 

SFDC hires its grounds from Murray Town Progress Association. All Camping fees must be paid directly to MTPA via bank deposit or honesty box (on the side of the big shed) on arrival.

Any queries, please contact Ali at [email protected]